Wicked (musical)

Family Bubbleology: The bubble-centric activities include creating super bubbles, experimenting with bubble wands, becoming a human bubble, learning about the science of bubbles and creating dry ice bubbles. Opens noon, Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, $12-$14, 954-467-6637, mods.org. Music Idina Menzel: As the voice of Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" animated feature, Menzel created pop culture history with her powerful rendition of "Let It Go." She is best known for her roles in “Rent” and her Tony-winning turn in "Wicked," which supplied her with the signature song “Defying Gravity.”...

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